Timing? I sense most teachers announce intentions to leave near the end of the year.

Check out independenteducation.org/career-center

You can post your résumé there for schools to review and they compile a nice list of openings. I've found that the cover letter matters a lot. Really review the school's website and the specific opening and tailor your cover letter to accentuate your experiences that they appear to be looking for. Emphasize how your experience is similar to their school (you've taught in a Catholic school and are applying to teach in another one, or even that you attended a Catholic school growing up.). Make yourself seem "familiar." At the same time, think of ways you can stand out. Perhaps this could be by using appropriate humor or describing a neat lesson you've done.

If you are interested in teaching high school, it is often easier to get in the door at the middle school level. Beware though that middle schools know that a lot of people use it as a step to high school, so they will often be interested in how you can see yourself working with middle schoolers (who are a special breed).

Schools are often looking for people who can coach or run extracurriculars, so I would also emphasize that. If you have any "unique" experiences, they are also good to mention. Private schools seem very interested in international travel or volunteer work.

Good luck! Keep throwing your hat in the ring and you may be surprised by who responds.

Substitute teach at them. That's how I got my job at a private.

3 degrees in...?

Pp don't give up. Look at Beauvouir and gds page. They are hiring right now. Keep trying!

5 years - lol

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Anonymous wrote:Do you hold a degree?

PP here yep I hold 3 Degrees!

Thanks for comments!

What is your education?

Substitute teach where you want to work. Get your name out in the school and mention that you'd love FTE when there's an opening.

http://www.senecaacademy.org/employment.html

Middle elementary school teacher wanted.

Anonymous wrote:Do you hold a degree?

PP here yep I hold 3 Degrees!

Thanks for comments!

Do you hold a degree?

My child's DC private gets 2,000 resumes a year. And it's not even a top 3.

Also hard to break into a top school without other private peer school teaching experience. Just a reality.

Very hard to break in as English or history. Language, math and science are much easier.

Any advice on how to get into one of the private schools as a teacher? I have sent resumes etc. I have 5+ years in the classroom plus some leadership experience. But I am feeling like none of that matters and I need to KNOW someone?